AI-generatedİskenderun at a glance
- Best time
- Mar – May, Oct – Nov
- Warmest month
- Aug · 36°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 29.4°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,570 h
- Rain a year
- 816 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Elevation
- 9 m
Climate in İskenderun
İskenderun has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 36 °C, while January is the coolest at 13 °C. With around 2,570 hours of sunshine a year, İskenderun is sunny; June is the sunniest month with 9.8 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: March – May, October – November
Good forBeach & swimming
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 20°
- Midday, 13:00: about 28°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 28°
- Evening, 20:00: about 23°
- Night, 23:00: about 21°
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Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:25–07:16 · evening 17:26–18:16
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:15–06:25 · evening 18:16–18:26
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in İskenderun in October?
In October, İskenderun is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 26.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 73 mm. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in İskenderun.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 19 min06:41 – 18:00
- UV index
- 5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 3 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 11 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 33 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 11 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+3Europe/Istanbul
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %81 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %70 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %66 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sea temperature in İskenderun
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 26.0 – 27.2 °C
Swimming season: May – Nov
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in İskenderun ranges from 16.8 °C in February to 29.4 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from May to November.
From November to February the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 28.8 and 30.0 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 17.7° | 16.8° | 18.5° | fresh |
| FebruaryFeb | 16.8° | 16.0° | 17.5° | cold |
| MarchMar | 17.0° | 16.2° | 18.0° | fresh |
| AprilApr | 18.5° | 17.8° | 19.6° | fresh |
| MayMay | 21.9° | 21.3° | 22.8° | refreshing |
| JuneJun | 25.6° | 24.8° | 26.4° | pleasant |
| JulyJul | 28.3° | 27.6° | 28.8° | warm |
| AugustAug | 29.4° | 28.8° | 30.0° | very warm |
| SeptemberSep | 28.8° | 28.3° | 29.4° | warm |
| OctoberOct | 26.5° | 26.0° | 27.2° | warm |
| NovemberNov | 23.0° | 22.1° | 23.7° | pleasant |
| DecemberDec | 19.9° | 19.0° | 20.9° | fresh |
Sunshine hours in İskenderun
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 7.2 of 11.3 hours of daylight in İskenderun, 64 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 2 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in İskenderun
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 5 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 10).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 30 min
- Fair skin
- about 35 min
- Light brown skin
- about 50 min
- Olive skin
- about 60 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in İskenderun: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, İskenderun has about 9 rainy days with 73 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in İskenderun
How breezy and how cloudy İskenderun is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in İskenderun typically peaks at 11 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light air.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
The daily breeze rarely reaches Beaufort 4 (20 km/h), so wind sports depend on single windy days.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 33 % of the sky over İskenderun: mostly sunny, with about 7.2 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in İskenderun
How often the day gets hot in İskenderun (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, İskenderun has about 11 hot days, with an average daytime high of 29 °C: some hot or muggy days. Single hot or muggy days are possible; a hat and water bottle are enough.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in İskenderun
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
PleasantOctober: nights around 17°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 3 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (5°), the warmest in August (23°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from June to September; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in May and in October. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from December to February, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 77 days a year, mostly from July to September.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 42 | 13° | 5° | 17.7° | 4.1 h | 12 | 138 |
| FebruaryFeb | 59 | 15° | 6° | 16.8° | 5.2 h | 11 | 115 |
| MarchMar | 74 | 19° | 9° | 17.0° | 6.2 h | 12 | 115 |
| AprilApr | 81 | 24° | 12° | 18.5° | 7.1 h | 10 | 73 |
| MayMay | 85 | 28° | 16° | 21.9° | 8.8 h | 7 | 44 |
| JuneJun | 64 | 33° | 20° | 25.6° | 9.8 h | 4 | 15 |
| JulyJul | 50 | 36° | 22° | 28.3° | 9.3 h | 2 | 5 |
| AugustAug | 49 | 36° | 23° | 29.4° | 8.7 h | 3 | 8 |
| SeptemberSep | 54 | 33° | 21° | 28.8° | 8.4 h | 7 | 36 |
| OctoberOct | 74 | 29° | 17° | 26.5° | 7.2 h | 9 | 73 |
| NovemberNov | 81 | 21° | 11° | 23.0° | 5.6 h | 8 | 74 |
| DecemberDec | 52 | 15° | 6° | 19.9° | 4.1 h | 12 | 118 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
36.59° N, 36.17° E · 9 m · Europe/Istanbul
Best time to visit İskenderun
The best time to visit İskenderun is from March to May and from October to November. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from May to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from February to April and from November to December. From July to September it can get very hot, with highs of up to 36 °C. The wettest month is January with 138 mm of precipitation.
İskenderun through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
İskenderun in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 19–28 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days in all
İskenderun in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 33–36 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 9 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days in all
İskenderun in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 21–33 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days in all
İskenderun in winter
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 13–15 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 5 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in İskenderun for you.
Your best months: April, November
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in İskenderun
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
May has the better holiday weather in İskenderun: score 85 against 74. In May, days are 1 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 5 °C cooler in May. May has 2 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in May.
| Month | October | May |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 74 | 85better |
| Day high | 29° | 28° |
| Night low | 17° | 16° |
| Sea | 26.5° | 21.9° |
| Sunshine | 7.2 h | 8.8 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 9 | 7better |
| Rainfall | 73 mm | 44 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 3 | 0better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
May – Oct
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Feb – Apr, Nov – Dec
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Jul – Sep
Highs of 33 °C or more
Rainy months
Jan
12 or more rainy days
İskenderun month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
42January13° · Sea 18° · 4 h
In January, İskenderun is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 17.7 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 138 mm in total. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in İskenderun.
İskenderun in January59February15° · Sea 17° · 5 h
In February, İskenderun is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 16.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 115 mm in total. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in İskenderun.
İskenderun in February74March19° · Sea 17° · 6 h
In March, İskenderun is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 17.0 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 115 mm in total. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in İskenderun.
İskenderun in March81April24° · Sea 19° · 7 h
In April, İskenderun is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 18.5 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 73 mm in total. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in İskenderun.
İskenderun in April85May28° · Sea 22° · 9 h
In May, İskenderun is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 21.9 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 44 mm. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in İskenderun.
İskenderun in May64June33° · Sea 26° · 10 h
In June, İskenderun is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. The sea averages 25.6 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 15 mm in total. On about 22 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in İskenderun.
İskenderun in June50July36° · Sea 28° · 9 h
In July, İskenderun is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 28.3 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 31 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in İskenderun.
İskenderun in July49August36° · Sea 29° · 9 h
In August, İskenderun is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 29.4 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 8 mm in total. On about 31 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in İskenderun.
İskenderun in August54September33° · Sea 29° · 8 h
In September, İskenderun is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 28.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 36 mm. On about 25 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in İskenderun.
İskenderun in September74October29° · Sea 27° · 7 h
In October, İskenderun is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 26.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 73 mm. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in İskenderun.
İskenderun in October81November21° · Sea 23° · 6 h
In November, İskenderun is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 23.0 °C – pleasant for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 74 mm. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in İskenderun.
İskenderun in November52December15° · Sea 20° · 4 h
In December, İskenderun is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 19.9 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 118 mm in total. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in İskenderun.
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İskenderun vs. Antakya
In October Antakya has the better holiday weather (score 84 vs. 74). During the day Antakya is 1 °C cooler than İskenderun.
| in October | İskenderun | Antakya |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 74 | 84 |
| Daytime high | 29° | 28° |
| Sea | 27° | – |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 9 | 7 |
| Best time | Mar – May, Oct – Nov | Apr – May, Oct – Nov |
Through the year
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- 25İskenderunThis page29°27°74
Planning a trip to İskenderun
Weather for your travel dates
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İskenderun in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
İskenderun has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 81) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 47).
- 79
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 22 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 81
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 23 °C
- 9.0 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 49
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 36 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 8.9 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 74
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 47
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 14 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 4.1 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 4 h 30 min
- Distance
- 3,310 km
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about İskenderun
When is the best time to visit İskenderun?
The best time to visit İskenderun is from March to May and from October to November. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in İskenderun?
The sea temperature in İskenderun ranges from 16.8 °C in February to 29.4 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from May to November.
Can you swim in İskenderun in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 26.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.
What is the warmest month in İskenderun?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 36 °C and nights around 23 °C. January is the coolest month at 13 °C.
When does it rain most in İskenderun?
The wettest month is January with 138 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 5 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does İskenderun get?
İskenderun gets around 2,570 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 9.8 hours a day; in January there are 4.1 hours a day.
What time zone is İskenderun in?
İskenderun uses the time zone Europe/Istanbul, at UTC+3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to İskenderun?
A nonstop flight from London to İskenderun takes about 4 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 3,310 km.
Which school holidays are best for İskenderun?
İskenderun has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 81) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 47). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 79, May half-term 81, Summer holidays 49, October half-term 74, Christmas holidays 47.
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